2 Chronicles 19:1-3

1 When Jehoshaphat king of Judah returned safely to his palace in Jerusalem,
2 Jehu the seer, the son of Hanani, went out to meet him and said to the king, “Should you help the wicked and love[a] those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is on you.
3 There is, however, some good in you, for you have rid the land of the Asherah poles and have set your heart on seeking God.”

2 Chronicles 19:1-3 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 19

Jehoshaphat returning from the battle at Ramothgilead, was met by a prophet, who reproved him for helping the ungodly, 2Ch 19:1-3, which quickened him to a greater regard for the reformation of his kingdom, 2Ch 19:4, and he set judges in all the cities of Judah, and exhorted them to do justice, 2Ch 19:5-7, and in the city of Jerusalem he appointed priests and Levites for the same purpose, and gave them a strict charge, and animated and encouraged them to perform their office faithfully, 2Ch 19:8-11.

Cross References 7

  • 1. S 1 Kings 16:1
  • 2. S 2 Chronicles 16:2-9
  • 3. Psalms 139:21-22
  • 4. 2 Chronicles 24:18; 2 Chronicles 32:25; Psalms 7:11
  • 5. S 1 Kings 14:13; 2 Chronicles 12:12
  • 6. S 2 Chronicles 17:6
  • 7. S 2 Chronicles 18:1; 2 Chronicles 20:35; 2 Chronicles 25:7; Ezra 7:10

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or "and make alliances with"
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